United Kingdom Mozart, Mahler: Katia & Marielle Labèque (pianos), Czech Philharmonic Orchestra / Semyon Bychkov. Barbican Hall, London, 9.3.2025. (CC)
Bychkov’s controlled cacophony in Mahler’s Fifth with the Czech Philharmonic
Colin Clarke
A truly satisfying Bechstein Hall recital by Emmanuel Despax
United Kingdom Ravel, Fauré/Despax, Despax: Emmanuel Despax (piano). Bechstein Hall, London, 7.3.2025. (CC)
A concert of unique programming and insight from Baeva, LPO and Omer Meir Wellber
United Kingdom Haydn, Mahler/Schnittke, Tchaikovsky: Alena Baeva (violin), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Omer Meir Wellber (conductor/harpsichord/piano). Royal Festival Hall, London, 1.3.2025. (CC)
VENI ensemble’s fascinating, invigorating Bratislava concert
Slovakia (slovak Republic) Save Our Souls: VENI ensemble. Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava, 11.2.2025. (CC)
Manchester Collective’s Hidden Mechanisms impresses at the Purcell Room
United Kingdom Leith, Werner, Miller, Mustonen – Hidden Mechanisms: Manchester Collective. Purcell Room, London, 9.2.2025. (CC)
Alice Sara Ott’s fascinating Southbank programme of Field Nocturnes and Beethoven sonatas
United Kingdom Field, Beethoven: Alice Sara Ott (piano). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 7.2.2025. (CC)
New music demanding much from the listeners is given full respect by Maxime Pascal and the LSO
United Kingdom LSO Futures: Homage to Pierre Boulez: London Symphony Orchestra / Maxime Pascal (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 26.1.2025. (CC)
There for the Tubin, but the sheer brilliance throughout by the young RCM players left me hungry for more
United Kingdom Respighi, Tubin, Falla, Ravel: Will Dearden (double bass), RCM Symphony Orchestra / Vasily Petrenko (conductor). Royal College of Music, London, 23.1.2025. (CC)
